There was a time when buying a new radio was something many hams could never afford to do. Then came the super cheap — and super controversial — VHF and UHF radios from China. But as they say ...

Talking about this Chinese ham radio transceiver requires a veritable flurry of acronyms: HF, SSB, QRP, and SDR to start with. [Paul] does a nice job of unboxing the rig and checking it out.

What does it cost? Should I sell a kidney, or borrow one and sell that? Buying a ham radio is no different than buying any other piece of quality outdoor equipment. Sure, you can rush and buy the ...